PHECC CFR – Community Level
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Dublin: The Cpl Institute – Swords
What is a Cardiac First Responder?
A cardiac first responder Community level is a person trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) who can respond to someone who has suddenly collapsed. This 4-hour CFR Community course can play a critical role in keeping a person alive until the commencement of expert medical care.
Learning Outcomes:
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Recognise the signs of a life threatening emergency
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Respond in an effective, safe and appropriate manner, to a life threatening emergency, utilising basic life support skills.
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Retrieve and appropriately use, if required, an automated external defibrillator during a cardiac arrest.
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Report and Record their actions and interventions appropriately and handover to emergency medical services
Entry criteria:
There is no specific entry criterion including a minimum age. However, a course participant should be mature enough to comprehend the knowledge, skills and implications associated with defibrillation and have a maturity to complete assessment to receive certification.
The Cpl Institute currently only provide PHECC FAR training to persons over the age of 18.
Duration:
PHECC’s CFR video is used to deliver the CFR Community course. Use of the video allows an instructor to deliver a course in 4 hours to 6 students.
Ratio:
The CFR instructor student ratio is 1:6/8; 1:8 should be the maximum allowed in exceptional circumstances only and is not the norm. The ratio of student to equipment (AED & manikin) ratio is 3:1.
Assessment:
Course participants may have their skills assessed throughout or at the end of the course. An assessment sheet has been developed by PHECC. The mandatory component is:
- Skills assessment using PHECC’s CFR Community assessment sheet.
Remediation:
Should learners have difficulty reaching the PHECC CFR Community standard they will be supported with remediation efforts.
Certification:
Cardiac First Response (CFR) Community Certificate – PHECC Accredited
Recertification:
Generally the full CFR course is recommended in order to recertify in CFR. A PHECC CFR Community certificate remains valid for 2 years even if a person has not undertaken refresher training.